The ACLU is suing Louisiana over its law making it a state crime to interfere with immigration enforcement. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says the law is essentially silencing Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy in violation of its First Amendment rights.

Cut 9 (11)  “…that they can.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says she looks forward to defending the law in court.

Saronic Technologies announces it’s investing 300-million dollars to expand the Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says this project builds on Louisiana’s proud shipbuilding legacy by integrating innovative technology to ensure the state continues to be at the forefront of America’s defense economy.

Cut 6 (09) “…advantage of that.”

Flu season arrives in Louisiana with a vengeance. According to the CDC, Louisiana has the highest rate of flu or flu-like illness in the country. Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) says take extra precautions if you’re near anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…much as possible.”

The state semifinals of the high school football playoffs are tomorrow night. In Division Three non-select, St. James versus Sterlington in a rematch of last year’s state championship, with Sterlington winning by a touchdown. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett expects another close game.

Cut 14 (09) “…a crazy matchup.”

South Plaquemines, Edna Karr and Archbishop Shaw are the other defending champions playing tomorrow night.

The search is ongoing for three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail. The sheriff’s office says in a social media post that 24-year-olds Keith Eli and Johnathnan Joseph and 26-year-old Joseph Harrington escaped by removing a section of decaying concrete blocks.

Thousands of new jobs are coming to the Bayou Region, as a shipbuilder announces plans to expand a shipyard in St. Mary Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over its law making it a state crime to interfere with immigration enforcement operations. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says the way the law is written, someone could be arrested simply for letting people know that Border Patrol agents are in the vicinity.

Cut 8 (11) “…of the statute.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says the law is constitutional and says she looks forward to defending it in court.

Christmastime is here – and, unfortunately, so is flu season. According to the CDC, Louisiana has the highest rate of flu or flu-like illness in the country. Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) says lowering your chances of getting the flu go beyond simply washing your hands and covering your mouth.

Cut 10 (06) “…time of year.”

Saronic Technologies has announced it’s investing 300-million dollars to expand the Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish.  Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the company is expected to create 15-hundred direct new jobs and an additional 17-hundred indirect jobs. She says this is great news for the bayou region’s economic future.

Cut 5 (09) “…just naturally does.”

It may be most wonderful time of the year…but Louisiana also has the highest rate of flu and flu-like illnesses in the country, so be aware. Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) if you notice you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms…

Cut 12 (12) “…start getting worse.”

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In the non-select high school football playoffs, there are three double-digit seeds left in the semifinal rounds. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Despite the coaching change, LSU could still have a top ten recruiting class. The Tigers 2026 class is currently ranked 10^th by On3.com. Richard Anderson, the  number one defensive tackle in the country out of Edna Karr, ended up signing yesterday as did Lafayette Christian’s Bryaden Anderson after he decommitted from Oklahoma.

The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over its law making it a crime to interfere with an immigration enforcement operation. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A traffic stop in Calcasieu Parish leads a major Methamphetamine seizure.  It happened Tuesday when authorities pulled 48-year-old Brent Touchet over for a traffic violation.  We’re told an eventual search of the vehicle led to the discovery of more than 85 pounds of methamphetamine and a handgun in the trunk.  Touchet, and two other people are facing multiple charges this morning.

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An estimated 32-hundred jobs are coming to Louisiana’s Bayou Region as Saronic Technologies announces it’s investing 300-million dollars to expand the Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says this major investment will result in Saronic building more autonomous boats.

Cut 4 (09) “…purposes as well.”

It’s not just the Christmas season.  It’s also flu season and Louisiana leads the country in when it comes to flu or flu-like illnesses.  Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) says if you’re near anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms, you should take extra precautions.

Cut 11 (09) “…much as possible.”

Thousands of new jobs are coming to St. Mary Parish, as a shipbuilder announces plans to expand a shipyard there.Here’s Jeff Palermo.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Tis the season for many things right now, including the flu…and according to the CDC,  Louisiana has the highest rate of flu or flu-like illness in the country.  Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) says there are things you can do to lower your chances of getting the flu.

Cut 10 (06) “…time of year.”

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The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over a law that makes interfering with immigration enforcement operations a crime. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says the ACLU filed the suit on behalf of Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy, which has been providing outreach to let people know their rights with Border Patrol agents potentially arriving in their neighborhoods.

Cut 7 (12) “…Security is undertaking.”

Tomorrow night is the semifinals of the high school football playoffs.  In Division One non-select, Zachary is at top seeded Ruston. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the Bearcats have beaten the Broncos the last three years in the postseason.

Cut 13 (10)  “…heading up there”

Another match-ups will feature St. James versus Sterlington in a rematch of last year’s state championship game.

Thousands of new jobs are coming to the Bayou Region, as a shipbuilder announces plans to expand a shipyard in St. Mary Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over its law making it a state crime to interfere with an immigration enforcement operation. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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In the non-select high school football playoffs, there are three double-digit seeds left in the semifinal rounds. Andre Champagne has more.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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An estimated 32-hundred jobs are coming to Louisiana’s Bayou Region as Saronic Technologies announces it’s investing 300-million dollars to expand the Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says this major investment will result in Saronic building more autonomous boats.

Cut 4 (09) “…purposes as well.”

Bourgeois says the company is expected to create 15-hundred direct new jobs and an additional 17-hundred indirect jobs. She says this is great news for the bayou region’s economic future.

Cut 5 (09) “…just naturally does.”

Bourgeois says Louisiana has a long history of shipbuilding and this project builds on that proud legacy by integrating innovative technology to ensure the state continues to be at the forefront of America’s defense economy.

Cut 6 (09) “…advantage of that.”

Saronic broke ground on the expansion last month and expects construction to be completed next year, with expanded operations starting in 2027.

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The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over its law making it a state crime to interfere with immigration enforcement operations. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says the ACLU filed the suit on behalf of Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy, which has been providing outreach to let people know of their rights with Border Patrol agents potentially arriving in their neighborhoods.

Cut 7 (12) “…Security is undertaking.”

Ahmed says the way the law is written, someone could be arrested simply for letting people know that Border Patrol agents are in the vicinity.

Cut 8 (11) “…of the statute.”

Ahmed says the law is essentially silencing ISLA in violation of its First Amendment rights.

Cut 9 (11)  “…that they can.”

In a statement, Attorney General Liz Murrill says the state law is constitutional, and she looks forward to defending it in court.

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Christmastime is here – and, unfortunately, so is flu season. What’s worse is that according to the CDC, Louisiana has the highest rate of flu or flu-like illness in the country. Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner (DAY-ner) says there are things you can do to lower the chances of getting the flu – and they actually go beyond simply washing your hands and covering your mouth.

Cut 10 (06) “…time of year.”

Dr. Dehner says take extra precautions if you’re near anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms.

Cut 11 (09) “…much as possible.”

Dehner says you’ll want to take precautions if you’re the one experiencing those symptoms.

Cut 12 (12) “…start getting worse.”

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Tomorrow night is the semifinals of the high school football playoffs, and several south Louisiana teams will head to north Louisiana in the hopes of playing in the Superdome next week. In Division One non-select, Zachary is at top seeded Ruston. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the Bearcats have beaten the Broncos the last three years in the postseason.

Cut 13 (10)  “…heading up there”

In Division Three non-select, St. James versus Sterlington in a rematch of last year’s state championship game won by the Panthers, who beat the Wildcats by a touchdown. Verrett expects another close game.

Cut 14 (09) “…a crazy matchup.”

In Division Two non-select, Plaquemine is in the semifinals for a second straight season, but Verrett says the Green Devils have a touch matchup against top-seeded North DeSoto.

Cut 15 (10) “…ready to go.”

Tomorrow we’ll look at some of the select matchups.

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Four-star wide receiver Brayden Allen signed with LSU yesterday on day one of the early signing period. Allen was committed to Oklahoma going into last weekend, but he decommitted the night Lane Kiffin was hired. Allen says he’s happy to play for the purple and gold and to stay in his home state.

Cut 16 (10) “…great at LSU.”

Allen met with Kiffin Sunday night as the new coaching staff pushed to get his commitment. Allen says he’s ready to ride the Lane train.

Cut 17 (11)  “…championships over here.”

Kiffin and his offensive staff led the Rebels to the number-three total offense and number-11 scoring offense in the nation this season. Allen says there’s a lot to like about Kiffin’s offensive system.

Cut 18 (12)  “…really great feeling.”

Allen will join the Tigers in the summer as a late enrollee.

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep comes Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

If you bought Great Value shredded cheese from Walmart, or the Target Store brand Good and Gather or Happy Farms by Aldi, Food Club and Always Save, throw that shredded cheese away. Great Lakes Cheese company has ordered a massive recall over metal fragment contamination.

Huge economic development news for St. Mary Parish as Saronic Technologies announces a 300-million dollar investment to expand the Franklin Shipyard so that the shipbuilder can build more autonomous boats for the Department of Defense and commercial companies. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the expansion is expected to create 15-hundred direct new jobs and an additional 17-hundred indirect jobs, for a total of 32-hundred jobs…

Cut 5 (09) “…natural does”

LSU signed the nation’s best defensive tackle in the country on the opening day of the early signing period. Richard Anderson of Edna Karr will be a Tiger and so will his teammate, four-star safety Aiden Hall. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine on Hall…

Cut 7 (12) “…and hit”

As part of Operation Swamp Sweep, the Department of Homeland Security is launching what it calls Operation Catahoula Crunch. This operation is targeting specific undocumented aliens with violent crime arrests who had been released by police departments who it says have refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Once arrested, those people could be sent to the so-called “Louisiana Lockup” in Angola, which Governor Landry said would be used specifically for these people.

Cut 9 (12)  “…and holding facility.”

Louisiana’s best high school football players started signing with colleges today. LSU’s first signee of the day was Destrehan receiver Jabari Mack. Lee Brecheen of Louisiana Football Magazine says Mack reminds him of former LSU star Ja’Marr Chase.

Cut 8 (05) “..strong kid.”

Remembrances and tributes are pouring in for Dr. William Jenkins. The former LSU System president passed away last week at the age of 88. Stephen Moret, the former head of the LSU Foundation, spoke with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana and remembered not only the leadership and mentorship of Dr. Jenkins but the man whom he said was the same caring man in private as he was in public.

Cut 3 (10) “…the same way.”

Senator Bill Cassidy helped sponsor the bipartisan IRS Math Act that was just signed into law. Cassidy says the bill improves fairness, transparency and clarity when the IRS notifies taxpayers of errors in their tax returns.

Cut 12 (08) “…This addresses that.”

Now when the IRS notifies a taxpayer of an adjustment to his or her tax return, it must specify the line number, a clear explanation of the error and the reason for the adjustment.